Ami's House

Here's our episode from last week recapping the mayhem at Columbia, USC, and other college campuses around the country. Plus, some thoughts on legislating "bad" speech.

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Ami’s House is a weekly podcast hosted by comedian and musician @aj-comedy with co-host Michael Weber. We schmooze with our favorite artists and thinkers about comedy, politics, and all things Jewish. 

If you’re in the Israel/Palestine algorithm, you’ve probably come across one of Lionel’s viral man-on-the-street reels. In his FIRST EVER podcast appearance, we go deep on what makes him tick, his troll inspirations, and get his thoughts as on outside observer on which side is right and which side is definitely wrong. Lionel on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/therealbiglie/?hl=en Lionel on X: https://twitter.com/realBigLie Lionel on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@LionelMcG100

Hosted by Ami Kozak. Co-hosted and produced by Michael Weber. Find us on: 📺 Clips + Shorts https://youtube.com/@AmisHousePod 🙏🏼 Support on Patreon https://patreon/com/amishouse 🟢 Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=fce90e4b1af44e0b 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amis-house/id1589871008 📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amishousepod/ 🎶 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@amishouse_podcast 🆇 X https://twitter.com/AmisHousePod Links 👉🏻 Follow Ami on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amikozak_official 👉🏻 Follow Ami on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy 👉🏻 Subscribe to Mike's weekly newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com 👉🏻 Follow Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mweber Ami’s House is a weekly podcast hosted by comedian and musician @aj-comedy with co-host Michael Weber. We schmooze with our favorite artists and thinkers about comedy, politics, and all things Jewish.

00:00 Welcome Lionel Loop Sesh 26:10 The art of professional trolling 30:07 Lionel's viral fake job interview 36:20 Indie filmmaking 44:38 Where' Lionel politically? 53:24 A REAL gentile’s thoughts on antisemitism a.k.a We talk at Lionel about antisemitism 01:14:14 Content Creation 01:23:00 Goodby Lionel Loop Sesh #joerogan #dailywire #candace #rightwingmemes #conservativememes #israel #israelpalestine #israelhamaswar #palestine #palestine #gaza #hamaspalestine

We get into the response from Andrew Shulz and some others in the Rogan-verse.

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Dr. Yaron Brook is the Chairman of the Board at the Ayn Rand Institute, an Israeli-American entrepreneur, a former finance professor at Santa Clara University, and one of America's foremost public intellectuals. You may have seen him on Lex Fridman or Sam Harris. We were honored to sit down with him to discuss the current war in Gaza, Candace Owens, Ben Shapiro, and how to live a meaningful life.

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Rudy Rochman is an Israel activist, content creator, and active soldier in the IDF. For our money, he’s one of the best in the game at changing hearts and minds. We sat down to discuss his unique take on debating, the current war in Gaza, who’s ultimately responsible, and what comes next for the Israelis, Palestinians, and hundreds of millions of Israelites around the world.

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Hosted by  @aj-comedy . Co-hosted and produced by Michael Weber. Find us on: 📺 Clips + Shorts https://youtube.com/@AmisHousePod 🙏🏼 Support on Patreon https://patreon/com/amishouse 🟢 Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=fce90e4b1af44e0b 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amis-house/id1589871008 📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amishousepod/ 🎶 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@amishouse_podcast 🐦 Twitter https://twitter.com/AmisHousePod

You can catch @RaananHershberg at the @comedycellarclips, opening for Louis CK on the road, or on his podcast with @JoeListComedy, "Joe and Raanana Talk Movies." We discuss the art of comedy and why he cannot stand a certain smokin' hot comic who loves crowd work.

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Ami’s House is a weekly podcast hosted by comedian and musician @aj-comedy with co-host Michael Weber. We schmooze with our favorite artists and thinkers about comedy, politics, and all things Jewish. Links 👉🏻 Follow Ami on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amikozak_official 👉🏻 Follow Ami on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy 👉🏻 Subscribe to Mike's weekly newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com 👉🏻 Follow Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mweber #standupcomedy #jewishpodcast #louisck #mattrife #mattrifecomedy

Mike sits down with his mentor and spiritual guide– Ami Kozak– to learn how to be a better friend, artist, citizen, and father. Mike listens as Ami shares his wisdom on the Shane Gillis appearance on Saturday Night Live, and how the conversation around #israelpalestineconflict will evolve over the next few months. 🚨 We are launching out VERY FIRST PATREON EPISODE! Please head to patreon.com/amishouse if you'd like to show us some support and check out out BONUS episode for this week 🚨 00:00 Israel discourse 26:18 Shane Gillis SNL Review! 43:00 Big Picture: Why Shane on SNL is a MASSIVE moment

Hosted by Ami Kozak. Co-hosted and produced by Michael Weber. Ami’s House is a weekly podcast hosted by comedian and musician @aj-comedy with co-host Michael Weber. We schmooze with our favorite artists and thinkers about comedy, politics, and all things Jewish. Find us on: 📺 Clips + Shorts https://youtube.com/@AmisHousePod 🙏🏼 Support on Patreon https://patreon/com/amishouse 🟢 Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKS... 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amishousepod/ 🎶 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@amishouse_pod... 🐦 Twitter https://twitter.com/AmisHousePod Links 👉🏻 Follow Ami on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amikozak_of... 👉🏻 Follow Ami on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy 👉🏻 Subscribe to Mike's weekly newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com 👉🏻 Follow Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mweber

Dovie is a standup comedian, producer, and co-host of controversial podcast Mislaibeled. He joins us for our longest episode ever to go deep on his comedy influences, performing onstage as a prominent rabbi's son, and a heated discussion on whether Dave Chappelle is an antisemite. Please support our partners!

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In 2011, Alex wrote a #1 song that changed his life and changed the world of Jewish music along with it when he became an publicly observant Jew. That song went double-platinum and today Alex nearly 300-million streams on Spotify and 100k subs on YouTube.

He also did a Tiny Desk Concert... so, he's the real deal.

We dug deep into the myth of "Alex Clare," how his music has evolved since "Too Close," how it feels to get uber famous, working with Rick Rubin, and the evolving state of Jewish music .

Check out Alex on Spotify

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(00:00) You sick of “Too Close” or what?

(14:47) Hasn’t Jewish Music gotten GOOD?& listening to secular music 

(23:50) Initial reaction to Too Close in the frum community 

(29:39) What’s Alex been working on since Too Close?

(37:20) Putting tefillin on RICK RUBIN

(46:08) Mysticism of performing for a crowd

(47:15) UK Jews vs American Jews

(49:50) European antisemitism vs American antisemitism 

#jewishmusic #kosher #jewishpodcast #torahchannel #podcast #musicianinterview

Ben is the writer/director of the films Boiler Room (2000), Prime (2006), and Bleed For This (2016) starring Miles Teller. Most recently he was the Exec Producer for the ABC show The Company You Keep and has written/directed several episodes for Snowfall on FX, among many other projects.

Boiler Room was iconic for many reasons, the biggest one being that 20+ years later it holds up as well as it did when it premiered at Sundance and helped launch Vin Diesel’s career and cement Ben Affleck as a serious actor. Ben has been a huge inspiration for us for us as Jewish creators, and to Mike specifically for portraying Jews on film. It was a thrill to sit down and discuss creativity, Hollywood, and his recent missions to Israel post-October 7th.

🎥 Boiler Room trailer

🎥 Prime trailer:

🎥 Bleed For This trailer

✍🏼 Ben's column for Flying Mag

📸 Ben's Instagram project @IsraelSoWhite

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(00:00) Ben saw something on his Israel trip no other Westerner has

(16:55) Losing friends in Hollywood over anti-zionism

(29:38) Ben’s new Instagram project to combat misinformation

(38:57) Boiler Room does Jews SO well

(40:55) What has Ben been doing between movies?

(51:05) Indie film vs. Studio system

(52:18) People given jobs they didn’t earn

#jewish #israel #filmmaking #creators #movies #film

We caught Madison at a special time– when her unique interests and popular culture somehow crossed. She just published her first book (https://www.amazon.com/Exile-Ecstasy-Growing-Psychedelic-Underground/dp/1401973531) which chronicles her coming of age at chassidic psychedelic festivals in the Catskills, where she reconciled her past– as a Buddhist Jew growing up with Ram Dass her present as a journalist –and what might be her future as a weird old lady selling artisanal baskets in Tzfat. We discussed psychedelics, the creative process, October 7th, and how bored Madison gets talking about drugs.

HELPFUL LINKS Order Madison's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Exile-Ecstasy-Growing-Psychedelic-Underground/dp/1401973531 Follow Madison on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madisonmargolin/ Madison’s convo with Mountain Girl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYOX4o5EBIE Yosef Needelman’s “Cannabis Chassidus:” https://www.benyehudapress.com/books/cannabis-chassidis/ 00:00 Growing up around drugs 09:06 Ami's attitude on trying psychedelics 16:30 Heimish psychedelic burnouts 22:50 “Medicine….” Ugh 29:50 Madison is having a moment. How does it feel? 32:18 Creativity in the Orthodox community 35:00 Post-October 7th in Israel As always, find us on... ☼ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ☼ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 ☼ Instagram (@amishouse): https://www.instagram.com/amishousepod/ ☼ TikTok (@amishouse): https://twitter.com/AmisHousePod ☼ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Follow Ami and Mike! ☼ Follow Ami on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amikozak_official ☼ Follow Ami on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy ☼ Subscribe to Mike's weekly newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com ☼ Follow Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mweber #psychedelic #judaism #creativity #ramdass

Please consider registering for Rabbi Wolpe's conversation with Gabor Mate, coming up 1/23 @ 12:00pm PST: https://www.sinaitemple.org/event/how-do-we-get-to-peace-rabbi-david-wolpe-in-conversation-with-dr-gabor-mate/Rabbi

David Wolpe recently stepped down from the Harvard Antisemitism Advisory Group and is a visiting scholar at the Harvard Divinity School. In 2012, he was named The Most Influential Rabbi in America by Newsweek and remains one of the most visible rabbis in the world. Bottom line– it was a thrill and an honor that he sat down with us. You can find more about Rabbi Wolpe here:

Sinai Temple: http://www.sinaitemple.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RabbiWolpe Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/RabbiWolpeWikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Wolpe

00:00 Claudine Gay and Harvard

07:15 There are TWO kinds of antisemites

14:37 South Africa's genocide claim against Israel at The Hague

20:29 A generation that can't tell right from wrong

25:55 Are Ivy Leagues dead for Jews?

28:43 Anti-zionist CELEBS

33:56 Why engage Gabor Mate?

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Where were you on October 7th? Dvir and Maya Rosenfeld were hiding in their bomb shelter with an 11-month old, trying to keep their baby from crying and exposing them to the terrorists that had taken over their hometown– Kfar Aza.  

They’d soon be the aunt and uncle to orphaned twins, friends of hostages and victims, and among the fortunate few to make it out of their homes alive. They are now unlikely spokespeople for the kidnapped who sadly have no voice.

If you’re feeling exhausted of hearing accounts of October 7th, you aren’t alone. But at a time when the events of the attacks are being questioned, it’s never been more important to document the loss of life and humanity at the hands of Hamas.

This their story. 

If you’d like to help, please consider donating to help the Weiner and Rosenfeld families from Kfar Aza rebuild:

https://www.migdalohrusa.org/wiener-and-rosenfeld

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Hen Mazzig is an Israel advocate and former Humanitarian Officer in the IDF. You've DEFINITELY seen one of Hen's viral posts in the last few months from his Instagram account. He sat down with us to talk about how his experiences in Gaza, the West Bank, Seattle, and London have shaped his opinions on the future of Israel, the difference between Sefardi and Ashkenazi responses to trauma, and what it was like briefly being a straight white man in the Pacific Northwest. 🥟 HUNGRY and LAZY AF? Check out Chutzpah Kosher Vegan Dumplings! Delicious and ready in 10-minutes. Fantastic for kids and grown ups. Use CODE: AMISHOUSE for 15% off your first order at https://eatchutzpah.com/ Hen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenMazzig Hen on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/henmazzig Hen's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Wrong-Kind-Jew-Mizrahi-Manifesto/dp/1642937231 Hen's institute: https://www.tlvi.org/ As always, find us on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 ◘ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast ◘ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast ◘ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Links ◘ Follow Ami on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amikozak_official ◘ Follow Ami on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy ◘ Subscribe to Mike's weekly newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com ◘ Follow Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mweber #jewishpodcast #israelhamaswar #amyisraelchai #israelpalestineconflict #idf #advocacy #advocate #kosherfood

Jen Cohen is the host of the extremely popular Habits & Hustle podcast, bestselling author, and viral TED talker. You may have noticed her recently for her Scott Galloway interview. She sits down with Mike and me to discuss breaking bad patterns and feeling more Jewish than ever. Her newest book is coming out in paperback soon! Jen's podcast on youTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBuPgI8lXTmy5T0D_EDMnVg Jen's podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3FukXDS6FeHvQokl7JC4l7 Jen's famous TED talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wM82hE6oimw Jen's new book (paperback coming soon!): https://www.amazon.com/Bigger-Better-Bolder-Live-Life/dp/0306829584

(00:00) Breaking Ami's shameful eating habits (10:00) Ami's process of crafting impressions (15:00) Scott Adams' "Systems" approach (19:30) Failure (23:30) How 10/7 changed Jen (28:30) Jewish influencers who have said NOTHING (42:55) Is Candace Owens anti-semitic? (58:33) More impressions! Scott Galloway, Dave Ramsey, Prince Harry, Kumail, + more As always, find us on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 ◘ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast ◘ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast ◘ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Links ◘ Follow Ami on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amikozak_official ◘ Follow Ami on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy ◘ Subscribe to Mike's weekly newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com ◘ Follow Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mweber #jewishpodcast #habits #hustle #hustleharder #amyisraelchai

Dovid Bashevkin hosts one of the (if not THE) largest and most well-respected Jewish podcasts on the planet, 18Forty. He's a writer, comic, rabbi, thinker, and currently the Director of Education for NCSY. Things get silly, serious, and tense. Hosted by Ami Kozak @aj-comedy ), co-hosted and produced by Michael Weber https://www.instagram.com/mweber. 👔 Like our clothes? Head over to Twillory.com for 18% off your first order over $139 using CODE: Ami18. [+50% sitewide sale]. 🥟 Ever have to feed your kids but you're also a useless piece of sh*t who can't cook? Head over to eatchutzpah.com and use CODE: AMISHOUSE for 15% off delicious kosher vegan dumplings that kids looooove and are super easy to make. 🙏🏼 Thank you to our sponsors! Find Dovid on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/DBashIdeas The 18Forty Podcast: https://www.open.spotify.com/episode/4XZtxNl93Gsf9Q69TfVynY The "Infidelity" episode: https://www.open.spotify.com/episode/7tLhm9eMtu3NS1DKHXqMEG 1:00 Weight Loss for Lazy Jewish Men, brought to you by Twillory 6:30 Why Dovid makes exclusively Jewish content 15:37 @DBashIdeas LOVES Twitter 18:15 Logistics of reading a book every shabbos 20:07 Geeking out on standup comedyel 21:10 Rav Elazar Muskin impression 25:50 The two pie charts Dovid lives his life by 31:17 The Mission of 1840: Post-Institutional Life 40:54 The importance of Zach Braff’s Garden State in Dovid’s life 45:18 The most difficult thing about being a Jewish educator 47:52 Controversy over 18Forty 50:06 Dovid’s r’ship to his own institutions 55:08 The INFAMOUS “Infidelity” ep of 18Forty 01:10:00 Dovid’s PSYCHOPATHIC reading habits 01:13:10 18Forty intro’s FAQ 01:16:18 Being “out of the box” in the Ortho Community 01:24:46 BRAND NEW 1840 Intro, presented by Ami’s House As always, find us on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 ◘ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast ◘ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast ◘ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Links ◘ Follow Ami on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amikozak_official ◘ Follow Ami on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy ◘ Subscribe to Mike's weekly newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ ◘ Follow Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mweber #jewishpodcast #jewishmusic #jewishthought #amyisraelchai #orthodoxjudaism #kosherfood #impressions #podcast

David Pakman broadcasts his YouTube news channel to more than 2-million subscribers. A self-proclaimed progressive, you may have also seen him as a guest on Lex Fridman and Joe Rogan among many others. He was generous enough to sit down with me and Mike to discuss life as an outspoken Jewish content creator since October 7th, and what it's been like to get pushback from his own audience. Find David's YouTube show here: https://www.youtube.com/@thedavidpakmanshow Hosted by Ami Kozak (https://www.instagram.com/amikozak_official/?hl=en). Co-hosted and produced by Michael Weber (https://www.instagram.com/mweber/?hl=en). 00:00 How it's felt on the Left during the Israel-Hamas War 06:59 Progressive Double standard for Jews and people of color 09:20 Losing subs for being pro-Israel 11:54 Why progressives look the other way on Hamas 16:10 Accelerationism 18:34 Journalists who seem LOST on the Israel-Hamas issue 23:25 Is independent news destroying the world? 26:51 Best method to ACTUALLY change anybody's mind 30:20 Something hopeful

As always, find us on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 ◘ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast ◘ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast ◘ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Links ◘ Follow Ami on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amikozak_official/?hl=en ◘ Follow Ami on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en ◘ Subscribe to Mike's weekly newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ ◘ Follow Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mweber/?hl=en #israelpalestineconflict #progressive #davidpakman #jewishpodcast #acceleration #accelerationism

My co-host and I are joined by Jewish Instagram influencer and Israel advocate Lizzy Sevetsky to discuss all sorts of things about what its like to be Jewish right now, make pro-Israel content, and how HOT @OmerAdamOfficial is. Find Lizzy on Istagram at https://www.instagram.com/lizzysavetsky/?hl=en. Hosted by @aj-comedy . Co-hosted and produced by Michael Weber (https://www.instagram.com/mweber/?hl=en). As always, find the show on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 ◘ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast ◘ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast ◘ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Links ◘ Follow Ami on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amikozak_official/?hl=en ◘ Follow Ami on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en ◘ Subscribe to Mike's weekly newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ ◘ Follow Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mweber/?hl=en #israel #idf #israeldefenseforces #israelpalestineconflict #amyisraelchai

Scott Galloway and Ami reflect on the war in Israel, and the rattling Antisemitism that has emerged across the west following the events of October 7th. They also discuss masculinity, advice culture, and the problem with Elon Musk. This episode is sponsored by Eat Chutzpah https://eatchutzpah.com PROMO CODE: Amishouse 00:00 Are we OK?? 08:22 Why are young men supporting Hamas? Subscribe to on  @TheProfGShow  https://www.youtube.com/@TheProfGShow

Rabbi Harry is a scholar of the Lost Tribes, founder of psychedelic DAO Trippy.vc, and resident of Jerusalem. He's currently developing a psychedelic treatment center for victims of the October 7th attacks and all those– Arab and Israeli– looking to heal. This one is a doozy. Follow R' Harry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rabbiharry/?hl=en SUBSCRIBE on yoo-toob for CLIPS, NEW EPS, and updates! 00:00 R' Harry's unique POV on the #israelhamaswar 05:45 Compassion for displaced Gazans 09:25 How EXACTLY is Hamas a death cult? 11:55 Radical Islamic TikTok! 13:00 Woke/Jihad alliance 16:30 Role of the TEN TRIBES in solving this crisis 25:40 Shaman Omar and a R' Harry's PLAN for post-Gaza invasion.psychedelic healing village 34:56 Can a terrorist ever be healed? 39:00 How do Israeli Arabs feel post-Oct 7th? 45:10 How do you manage kids during rocket attacks? 47:30 R' Harry's vision for the future Gaza 49:51 Trippy.VC's PLAN to heal through psychedelics #blockchain52:29 Wrapup ☢︎ Our previous episode with R' Harry: https://youtu.be/4idRwJCu9vY?si=isgrjPvHssrr_GsU ☢︎ R' Harry on why Kanye is possibly Jewish/Transatlantic slave trade: https://youtu.be/RNZzspApn7Q?si=wHD1VU24piGcUxvK ☢︎ Shaman Omar on @TheAndrewSchulz : https://www.instagram.com/rabbiharry/?hl=en ☢︎ Shaman Omar: https://www.instagram.com/shamanomar ☢︎ Shaman Omar on  @InSearchOfMore  w/ Eli Nash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xBDlurbe7Q #amyisraelchai #jewishpodcast #psychedelic #healing #jewish

Almog and Aviv are first cousins who grew up in Kfar Aza. We sit down to hear about the harrowing aftermath of Almog's brother being murdered by Hammas terrorists in Kfar Aza on October 7th. 00:00 Almog's story 10:00 Israeli vs American Jewish responses 16:46 Why a cease fire is a bad idea 20:30 Bibi, Naftali, and more 22:15 Almog’s plea to Jews in the Diaspora #israelhamaswar #amyisraelchai #jewishpodcast

I sat down with recording artist and spiritual guru  @nissimblackofficial  to talk about the current state of affairs in Israel, his thoughts on BLM, and the double standard for racism and antisemitism. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE EPISODES AND CLIPS! 00:00 Who is Nissim? 11:15 Why Nissim gave up the rap game right as he was taking off 🚀 24:25 Regrets over Mothaland Bounce 27:50 Nissim breaks down Black Lives Matter 31:00 Double standard for racism and antisemitism? 37:07 The TRUTH about why BLM and FreePalestine agree on Israel 48:40 Life in Israel for Nissim right now 50:55 Wrapup Links D.Black album "Ali'Yah" https://open.spotify.com/album/0py7CRShN9IrpA3Yj2veny?si=5vxQOAtnQi2pyU_D_DUvag Mothaland Bounce music video https://youtu.be/NJzEqTD2X7Y?si=RzED8zew-hUfVY9- Nissim on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nissimofficial/?hl=en Nissim on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/04QgfIIHBRS0b6XiY3kYYy?si=OL7DZvNXTGySWZjftJ8wrQ As always, find us on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 ◘ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast ◘ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast ◘ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Links ◘ Follow Ami on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amikozak_official/?hl=en ◘ Follow Ami on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en ◘ Subscribe to Mike's weekly newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ ◘ Follow Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mweber/?hl=en #israel #hiphop #jewishmusic #jewishpodcast

Welcome to the FIRST EPISODE of Ami’s House– the podcast formerly known as Buckle Up!! Try to think of how many voices in the history of pop music are instantly recognizable through just a couple of notes? It’s rarefied air. We sat down with Matisyahu to talk how he’s feeling in the shadow of the October 7th Hamas attacks on Israel. 00:00 How Jewish do you feel these days? 10:38 Matisyahu’s festival performance on 10/7 17:00 So… are Rasta’s pro-Israel or what? 22:23 Cutting out friends who have opposing views 27:12 Why you DON’T need to fear anti-semitism in America 34:00 Matisyahu goes off on Jewish pride 37:30 Why do people hate Jews? 43:50 The inspiration behind Fireproof 45:48 Is Matis Breslov now? 47:50 Ami’s vision (poetic AF folks) Stick around till the end for a BONUS looping sesh for the song I recently produced a song with Matisyahu– Firprooof! (https://open.spotify.com/track/33W3Eyj292YBfA6gKFYto2?si=04f8709e2aec403c) SUBSCRIBE to the our YouTube Channel for clips, shorts, and new eps ⬆️! As always, find us on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 ◘ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast ◘ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast ◘ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Links ◘ Follow Ami on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amikozak_official/?hl=en ◘ Follow Ami on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en ◘ Subscribe to Mike's weekly newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ ◘ Follow Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mweber/?hl=en #podcast #jewishpodcast #matisyahu

That's all folks. Thank you to everybody who listened and watch! The show will not be much different– so if you like Mike, you'll like the new show. If you don't, you'll LOVE it.

Mike and Ami sit down to debrief on the shocking events of the past 2-weeks, and end with a (no joke) VERY big annoucement. 00:00 Introduction 40:47 The Future of Buckle Up #podcast #jewishpodcast

Mike and Ami debrief after an extremely difficult week. No analyses– just two friends talking. #israel #israelhamaswar #podcast

Mislaibelled beef gets addressed and we dissect some Chassidic viral content. Happy Holidays! 00:00 Ami’s prep for this upcoming STANDUPNY show 12:45 Breaking down this Viral TikTok https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxLkKDVtq68/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng== 19:44 Mislaibeled BEEF continues… #podcast

Happy Jewish New Year! We discuss the news about Alien bodies found in Mexico and whether Buddhism is a religion (it's not).

00:00 Ami watches an ENTIRE comedy special for the first time

07:17 New Year vibe shift

08:10 Aliens found in Mexico? Why NOBODY cares

19:28 Islam vs. Hindu vs. Buddhism

26:50 Mike heads to Jerusalem

30:50 Ami is HEADLINING a standup show

#podcast #aliens #buddhism

We're back! We catch up on our summer and cover some topics that are top of mind. Skip ahead: 00:00 Dad Pod: The week between school and camp 16:40 David Goggins 24:18 Ami standup update: Catskills gigs 35:17 Elon Musk vs. ADL 41:42 Ishay Ribo @ MSG concert review 52:18 Mislabeled vs. Flatbush Girl drama 55:11 Brand new logo from @vinyl_mike (insta) As always, find us on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 ◘ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast ◘ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast ◘ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Links ◘ Our logo designer @vinyl_mike on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/vinyl_mike/?hl=en ◘  @FlatbushGirl1  on  @mislaibeled : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy_rRV6pUeU ◘ Subscribe to Mike's weekly newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/◘ Follow Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mweber/?hl=en◘ Follow Ami on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amikozak_official/?hl=en◘ Follow Ami on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en

Back on Riverside to discuss the mysterious and meteoric rise of  @Thebobbialthoff , the drama around fake Jew noses in Hollywood, and Ami opens up about being DONE with content for a moment. 00:00 Ami burnt out on content creation 03:27 Tim Ferris, Wim Hoff, and self-help BS 10:02 Bradley Cooper's Nosegate: Should Jews play Jews? 31:41 Bobbi Althoff: Watching her become an artist in realtime Links Bobbi on Rick Glassman: https://youtu.be/NlyDmR5iEqg Mike's Newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ Ami's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en As always, find us on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 ◘ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast ◘ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast ◘ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Links ◘ Mike's Newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ ◘ Ami's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en

00:00 Intro 02:00 Recapping Phish 8/1/23 at Madison Square Garden 12:58 Andrew Shulz vs. NELK: Was Shulz right or wrong? 25:06 What can we learn as podcasters from Steiny? 28:10 Ami's recap of The Chosen Comedy Festival in the Catskills

As always, find us on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 ◘ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast ◘ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast ◘ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg

Links ◘ Unreleased  @nelkfilmz  podcast with  @TheAndrewSchulz  : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvahWVdOb0g ◘ Clip where Shulz abuses Steiny: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ts5L7hsl1cI ◘ Mike's Newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ ◘ Ami's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en
#podcast #andrewshulz #nelk #youtube

This one's vintage Buckle Up. Ami scored a show for Netflix and we dive into why that doesn't feel as momentous as it should. Then Ami tries to psychoanalyze Mike and gets it mostly wrong. We wrap up with why J-Sketch has hit a nerve on chassidic WhatsApp. JUMP AHEAD: 00:00 Ami's Netflix show FINALLY drops 06:30 Ami reacts: Ben Shapiro reviewed his JP impression 12:40 Orientation Loss: Why getting what you want is disappointing 19:37 Will Smith on Rick Rubin's podcast 24:49 "The ratio moves" -- becoming through effort 29:11 Ami psychoanalyzes Mike 44:30 Ami reacts: J-Sketch goes viral on Jewish social media 47:40 Mike feels like an outsider in the Modox community 53:55 Why J-Sketch works Links Ami's Catskills show July 29th! https://www.thekartrite.com/catskills-getaways/chosen-comedy-show-july-29/ Dew Drops on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/watch/81689848?trackId=255824129 Ben Shapiro reviews Ami: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy/video/7255356136986152238 Will Smith on Rick Rubin: https://youtu.be/zQgJL4pQa-k * Mike's Newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ * Ami's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en As always, find us on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 ◘ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast ◘ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast ◘ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Links ◘ Mike's Newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ ◘ Ami's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en#podcast #rickrubin #benshapiro #adviceforcontentcreators

We're back without a guest to discuss the pressing topic of the week: Meta's new Twitter-killer, Threads. Ami reacts as a content-creator, and we try to break down what makes it tick. 00:00 Grateful Dead, Phish, & Goose 08:29 Threads is like a party that just got started 22:24 BB Netanyahu on  @lexfridman  's podcast 27:52 The genius of the Kardashians  @KimKardashian  29:56 Jason Alexander's advice to musicians #phish #goose #gratefuldead #threadsapp #kardashian #kimkardashian #podcast #youtube #lexfridman #lexfridmanpodcast

In this unfiltered conversation with Wian ( @wianvandenberg ), he reveals his strategy behind growing his social media following to over 20mm and counting. We get into the controversy over "copying" tricks, how he landed on his formula for TikTok and Reels, and how he keeps his head on straight on the slow road to virality. If you're a fan of Wian's content, this is a raw look into how he thinks about what he puts out there.00:00 Magician TikTok01:50 Six years of NOTHING. Then Wian went viral.5:25 Is it JUST hot chicks that makes Wian’s content appealing? 10:53 What was the magician hustle like before social media changed everything?17:30 40-yr olds HATING on Millenials who "have it easy"25:00 The debate over “stealing” tricks & sharing reveals36:15 Wian VS. The entire magic industry38:24 How much can you sell a magic trick for?44:54 Wian on David Blaine: He's NOT a magician?!?51:18 Wian’s monetization strategy: Social media success vs. Career success56:26 How Wian decides which brand deals to pursue1:00:00 The importance of RELATIONSHIPS in brand deals01:01:54 How Wian manages the clients that hire him01:06:27 You don't need a ton of followers to get a brand deals01:11:10 Does Wian have 1,000 True Fans?01:17:00 The WORK of going viral1:22:15 Advice on not getting captured by your own viral content01:26:04 Wian performs a MAGIC TRICK from 8,000 miles away01:28:28 Wian interviews Ami01:31:32: Will Wian be at VeeCon III?As always, find us on...♤ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6♤ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008♤ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast♤ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast♤ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlgLinksFollow Wian at: ♤ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/wianvandenberg/?hl=en♤ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wian?lang=en♤ YT:  @wianvandenberg  ♤Mike's Newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/♤ Ami's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en#podcast #magician #contentcreator #southafrica

Emily Young joins the show to tell us about reporting live from the scene, and how being a mom changed her ambition. Then we grill Emily on why she's not doing more on social. 00:00 What EXACTLY is a news reporter? 10:11 Emily's journey to the News 18:00 Emily heads to the Middle East 53:14 Did feminism get it wrong? 01:23:00 Harry & Meghan 01:27:30 The Titanic Submerisble As always, find us on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 ◘ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast ◘ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast ◘ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Links Follow Emily on Insta Ira Glass on the creative process ◘ Mike's Newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ ◘ Ami's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en#podcast #creativeprocess

The most controversial Kennedy in recent memory went onto  @joerogan  to explain his position on some hot button issues (💉). We react. 00:00 Catching up 01:36 Is it okay to impersonate RFK? Yup! 03:30 Update: RFK on Israel 7:00 Cornel West Runs for Prez (and doesn’t like Israel too much) 12:54 RFK Jr. goes on Rogan 36:45 Tim Ferris goes on Colin & Samir 46:17 Ami gets backstage at the Roast of Anti-Semitism 51:15 Ami meets Eric Weinstein! 55:20 Apple Vision Pro update EDUCATE YOURSELF! RFK on JRE Tim Ferris on Colin & Samir Creator of Marvel Studios– David Maisel– on Tim Ferris Eric Weinstein

As always, find us on...

◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6

◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008

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◘ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast

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We hop on the Riversides to talk some pressing issues. 00:00 DadPod: Transitioning kids from crib to bed 03:30 New Apple Vision Pro Headset 23:36 Smoke In The Air 31:36 RFK Jr. Supports Roger Waters?? 37:10 New York Times Bothsiding Swastikas 42:19 Ami Endorses Vivek Ramaswamy for President 48:22 Is “Woke” even real anymore? As always, find us on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 ◘ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast ◘ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast ◘ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Links ◘ Mike's Newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ ◘ Ami's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en#rfk #vivekramaswamy #applevisionpro #airqualityindex

Cathy Heller is a songwriter who was dropped by her label and figured out a better way to do what she loves. Today, she's a top ranked podcaster, business coach, and bestselling author. Her show, "Manifest with Cathy Heller" features conversations with leaders like Matthew McConaughey, Jenna Fischer, Chelsea Clinton, Tony Robbins, Deepak Chopra, Malcolm Gladwell, Jason Mraz, Pete Holmes, and many others. We talk to her about how to make $$$$$$$MONEY$$$$$$$ baaaaaaaaaaaby! 00:00 Intro 3:35 Doing what you love VS. Doing what you're good at More chapters coming soon... As always, find us on... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast As always, find us on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 ◘ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast ◘ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast ◘ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Links ◘ Mike's Newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ ◘ Ami's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en

This week we've got the co-writer of "Rounders" and Showtime's "Billions" (among MANY other projects you've seen), Brian Koppelman! Among his many accomplishments, he's an incredibly articulate student of the creative process and how artists find their voice. We covered all the difficult and joyous parts of creating for a living, Jordan Peterson, and a little Holocaust obvi. 00:00 Introducing: Brian Koppelman 1:25 Anatomy of an impression 3:26 Holocaust small talk 6:47 Chasing creative careers as a PARENT 9:06 Finding a renewable source of creative fuel 15:39 How Brian transitioned from biz to creative 25:56 How to deal with CRITICS 32:12 Ami and Brian NERD out over songwriting theory 35:13 The secret to creating art that's culturally relevant 38:48 Fighting imposter syndrome 46:35 Wondering about when you've MADE it 53:37 Amazing story about producing "Solitary Man" 57:55 Failure is MOST of the time Follow Brian on Instagram at & listen to his podcast The Moment. As always, find us on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 ◘ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast ◘ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast ◘ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Links ◘ Mike's Newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ ◘ Ami's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en#billions #podcast

This week we welcome Xander! Our new producer and off-camera voice. A heartfelt mazal tov to Xander and his family on this opportunity. We also get into Ami's recent performance in Arizona, Bo Burnham's genius, and finally... some politics.

00:00 Reflecting on our biggest guest ever 4:03 Ami’s wild Arizona performance 11:44 How to MONETIZE social media

14:19 Bo Burnham is a genius. 27:07 Why Ami REFUSES to try Ozempic 36:00 Brendan Frazer-athon 38:24 Astrology and the state of movies 42:20 Trump RETURNS 46:44 Could RFK Jr. win?

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We’ve been freaking the f**k out, so we brought in an expert to answer some very basic questions about EXACTLY how frightened we need to be about the upcoming AI apocalypse. (Or is it? It is). Terence Maher (https://www.linkedin.com/in/terence-mahier-65b584b1/) is co-founder of Panacea Studio, where he’s building tools with AI to fight misinformation. He’s also the force behind the amazing @depandoraox.ai on Insta. 00:00 Introducing Terence Maher 14:20 How scared should we really be of A.I.? 18:00 What makes A.I. different than previous tech innovations? 18:00 Why AutoGPT is… a problem. 20:20 Optimization function + Ami’s case for murdering elephants 25:40 Could A.I. REALLY set off a nuke? 26:30 AGI: Artificial General Intelligence — what Elon Musk is warning us about 27:50 But what does intelligence even mean? 28:00 How did ChatGPT just appear out of nowhere?? 33:50 The “T” in GPT 35:40 Okay, who’s getting RICH off OpenAI? Is it a company or a non-profit? 37:50 What would REGULATION for A.I. even look like? 43:50 Chances that regulation actually happens 45:00 Ami goes full FOX NEWS DADDY about climate change 55:00 The Singularity 56:40 Where will we be 1-YEAR from now? 01:04:05 Terence’s new life as a content creator 01:09:30 The Drake/Weekend A.I pop song

Ami gives his take on Israel after a family trip, Mike gives Ami a hard time about his greatest weakness, and we both freak out about a new development in A.I. 00:00 Welcome to the Dad Pod! 2:00 Cocomelon and Kids TV 6:50 Buckle Up Improvements 9:54 Frumi Umi 15:00 Ami’s Review of his Israel Trip 23:00 Israel Politics!!! Wooohoooooo!!! 26:33 Noam Weissman on the 1840 Podcast 43:25 Israel's FOOD Scene 45:00 Ami’s a Celeb 48:00 What’s it like having 100k followers?!? 52:00 Mike gives Ami S**T about his difficulties 01:03:50 The Weekend/Draje A.I. Song Has Us Buggin' 1:11:55 Mike HATES Ami’s Gary V impression As always, find us on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 ◘ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast ◘ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast ◘ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Links ◘ Mike's Newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ ◘ Ami's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en#podcast #israel #contentcreator

Elon Gold (@elongold) built a huge standup career alongside comics like Adam Sandler, Dave Chappelle, Sebastian Maniscalco, and loads of other iconic artists. How'd he cultivate an attitude to allow him to survive the roller coaster? Elon opens up about success, family, and more, before turning the mics on Ami to dive deep into what makes a good impression. He's joined by Eli Lebowicz (@elicomedyagram), who just performed his first hourlong special to a sold out audience at Standup NY.

00:00 Intro 3:47 Pesach program Hell 7:30 Persians vs. Syrians 13:00 Elon’s take: VIBE Comedy 27:45 Elon’s early days with standup legends 37:50 Elon on HBO's Crashing 41:40 Sebastian Monoscalco STORY 53:00 SNL story: SANDLER beat Elon?!? 57:20 How does Elon NOT get jealous of other comics? 1:01:00 Why be a “Jewish comic” 01:08:30 Elon on Curb pt. I 01:15:00 Elon on Seinfeld 1:17:18 Elon on Curb pt. II 1:19:18 Obscure impressions 1:20:04 Elon Interviews Ami 1:38:50 IMPRESSION OFF: Elon vs. Ami 01:51:00 The Art of the Impression As always, find us on... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast As always, find us on... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Links Mike's Newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ Ami's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en Follow Eli on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/elicomedyagram/?hl=en

Nachman Kanovsky breaks down why he debated with protesters during the Vietnam War. As always, find us on...

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Nachman "King of the Cahntry" Kanovsky is a real estate developer, conservative political junkie, history buff, and dear friend of Ami's father. He schools us in why communism doesn't work, why the globalists are attempting to reshape the economy, and why the Vietnam War was a good idea. This is hardcore right-wing territory to balance out the reasonable guests we've had on lately. Buckle Up. 00:00 Marxism is crazy 03:55 2024 candidate Vivek Ramaswamy 7:45 Trump, part-1 8:45 Milton Friedman, Phil Donahue, and public debate today 13:50 Free speech in universities / Berkley in the 60s / 16:10 Nachman SUPPORTED the Vietnam War?? 20:41 Jan 6th, part-1 21:37 Socialism & life on the kibbutz 25:35 Is Biden REALLY a communist?? 29:10 Corporate democracy: Big pharma & East Palestine 38:23 Biden & Obama years 43:07 Nachman joins the Tea Party 44:25 Equality: OUTCOMES vs. OPPORTUNITY 49:45 Nachman BUILT Vacation F***ing Village! 53:45 Why can’t our generation buy second homes? 59:50 TAXES: Should the gov raise them on the 1% to create more COMPETITION? 01:11:52 2020 Election 01:21: 15 The Great Res*t (part-1) 01:24:20 Is transgenderism "WACKADOODLE?" 01:27:00 The Great Res*t (part-2) 01:28:54 Nachman goes to China

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Musician and Drummer Jon Shiffman (Steel Train, Bleachers) tells us about his life as a pro musician, the golden age of North Jersey high school bands, working with ⁠Jack Antonoff⁠ and what it takes to stay creative and solvent. Skip ahead:

00:00 Who is Jon Shiffman and what's his proximity to someone more famous? 3:00 Ebaum's World, AIM, and early internet problems 12:55 Jon's road to professional drumming 16:40 Early days w/ Jack Antanoff & Ari Levine 23:00 How's it feel to watch Jack Antonoff win Grammy's? 33:22 Life on the road 37:15 How do kids change your idea of success? 43:30 Content creation debate: Ami vs. everyone else 51:55 How Jon stays sane 01:00:00 Getting lucky Vs. Hard Work 01:12:00 Toxic procrastination Links

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Robby Hoffman (Twitter: @iAmRobbyHoffman; Insta: @robbyhoffman) discusses being a lesbian-standup-poor person. Robby is a TV writer, actor, and comedian. You can find them in Mel Brooks' new series History Of The World Part II! 

And check out our FIRST EVER SPONSOR PokerChill! If you hate seeing your friends in person but still want to be a degenerate and a sinner, PokerChill is the app for you!

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Watch this week's episode on YouTube! We get way into Bing's new searchbot, Rick Rubin's philosophy on creatiity, Joe Rogan being cancel-proof, and recap the Super Bowl halftime and commercials. You crazy for this one! 

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We welcome Adela Cojab, a law student, Israel advocate, and the first ever female to step into the Buckle Up studio! She makes us look like hobos who need serious help. Adela made headlines in 2018 for influencing President Trump to sign an executive order against anti-semitism. You can find Adela on Instagram and listen to her podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.  Skip ahead:

00:00 Who's Adela Cojab? | 8:00 Syrian Jews are.... different |20:45 Education Inflation | 26:44 How does someone become an "activist?" |32:44 The NYU lawsuit SAGA (a.k.a. Adela sues her college) | 48:48 Donald Trump gets involved | 57:14 Reflections on the settlement and Title VI |01:04:55 Can Adela defend Zionism from a human rights perspective? | 01:09:00 The pro-Israel narrative is losing | 01:15:00 A forever-war in Israel? |01:23:00The Palestinian perspective | 01:28:30 The SECRET of how Israel debates REALLY work | 01:35:35 Who's the next SUPERSTAR Israel advocate?

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We hopped onto the laptop computers to catch up on some creator news, You People, and the Mr. Best controversy. Skip ahead:

00:00 Intro | 01:23 Scaramucci on Mislaibeled | 20:40 Logan Paul | 27:30 Mr. Beast's new video getting TRASHED | 55:00 Louis C.K. on Theo Von's podcast  | 01:09:30 You People (Jonah Hill, etc.)

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We had a blast talking to Eli Lebowicz, a modern orthodox comedian who just made the leap into doing standup full-time. Find Eli on...

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Making predictions for next year and beating up on Mike's work ethic. SKIP AHEAD:

00:00 Rather win? Or watch others lose? | 14:48 Is Rick Rubin's advice RIGHT?!? | 26:05 Who was right about Elon Musk? | 38:26 ChatGPT is MINDBLOWING | 01:02:46 | Looking ahead to 2023

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We review our best and worst guests, and end with a VERY special live performance by Ami and reading of Michael's latest newsletter story. 

SKIP AHEAD: 00:00 Intro | 02:35 | Is Tarantino on the spectrum? | 09:36 Systems Thinking for 2023 | 25:55 Theo Von & Stravos on Rogan | 40:07 ChatGPT |  48:12 Yuval Noah Harrari | 52:03 Trump NFT's | 56:14 Scott Galloway LIVE LOOPING! | 01:02:43 Mike's new story, read by Ami!

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Mike and Ami record a late-night sesh and get back into a discussion about creativity. And, of course, #kanyewest. Skip ahead:

00:00 Intro | 6:30 How having kids affects creativity | 10:00 Why good artists work | 23:00 Is Mr. Beast the devil? | 41:20 How to react to feedback | 51:07 TimCast/Kanye DRAMA

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Rabbi Harry offers a different approach to fighting antisemitism by enlightening the Jewish community on their own history. We get into Kyrie's comments, crypto, masturbation, and chilling the hardest anybody has ever chilled.  Skip ahead:

00:00 Who is Rabbi Harry? | 10:00 What exactly are the Ten Lost Tribes? | 31:54 Kanye and Kyrie: Valid or not? | 52:38 A different approach to combatting antisemitism | 1:09:30 Psychedelic Healing | 1:14:30 How does Harry stay motivated? | 1:24:30 Harry’s DAO, Trippy.VC | 12:28:20 Harry’s secret to manifesting  

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Tuli Skaist (@tskaist) drops by to discuss Ben Shapiro, listening, and wearing yarmukles in public. As always, find us on...

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This week, we dive into the different ways media personalities are exploiting the #kanyewest drama/hate speech.... including us! We discuss  Lex Fridman  and  Candace Owens , along with our own thoughts and feelings as Jews in America.   As always, find us on...  

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Rav Judah Mischel (link to his new book below!) is the Executive Director of Camp HASC and a fan of The Beasite Boys. He joined us this week to discuss his deep connection to Niagra Falls.  Jump around: 

00:00 What’s it like being Rabbi? | 22:30 Ok. What’s it REALLY like being a rabbi? | 28:55 The Gap Year in Israel  | 31:50 Mistakes along the way | 36:23 Grudges against the rabbi | 47:30 The Torah of having friends | 51:42 Marriage | 1:09:50 Modernity | 01:17:30 Rabbi grills Ami's insta | 01:25:55 Vision behind Judah's book, "Badrech"

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Season-2 begins with a downer! Mike opens up about why he needed a break. Ami waits his turn to speak, then lectures Mike. 

 00:00 Catchin' up | 38:20 Lookin' Ahead

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Mike and Ami do a virtual episode and break down an awkward moment from last week's episode that can only be spoken about not-in-person. As always, find us on...

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Mike and Ami open up about parenting challenges before diving into a new internet sensation called "Andrew Tate." He, apparently, is a human being who was designed to blow up our social media feeds. Finally, a thought experiment: If you had 90-days to get on Rogan, how would you do it? Skip around:

00:00 Summertime Sadness | 9:50 Parenting00:00 | 24:12 Who is Andrew Tate? | 36:46 Get on Rogan in 90-Days

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Distant Cousin and veteran musician Dov Rosenblatt stops by to discuss how to move on from on a viral hit, as well as his upcoming solo album. As always, find us on...

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Neil produces a segment for us and interviews Mike and Ami about launching and running the fastest growing podcast in Northern New Jersey. Then, he DISHES on what it's like to interact with the world's most famous people on a daily basis. As always, find us on...

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If you saw the viral clip of Tom Brady chugging a beer with Stephen Colbert, you can thank Neil Goldman. He prepares Colbert for the interviews he does on The Late Show. In this episode, Neil walks us through the process, and goes deep into how he got there, where he's going, and why latenight is still relevant.

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Infamous dilettante Benjamin Vago (@sartorial_rainman) joins us this week to discuss transitioning to and from multiple careers. First a rabbi, then a lawyer, and now a commercial real estate broker, Ben found a way to find the creativity within it all. He also has some things to say about the Jews. As always, find us on...

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Duvid Swirsky is a member of the bands Moshav and Distant Cousins, among many other credits in a long career as a professional musician. He joins his bandmate Ami to discuss how he makes it through creative highs and lows to keep showing up. Skip ahead:  

00:00 How pissed is Duvid that Ami started doing comedy? | 3:30 How Duvid takes ideas from thought to action 7:50 | Growing up on a Hippy Commune | 19:30 Taking music from hobby to profession | 31:15 Living in LA and feeling the press social pressure to make BANK | 39:00 When your friends become more successful than you | 55:00 Trey Anastasio sits in with Goose | 01:06:15 Has music lost its place in culture?

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Ami complains about all his success while Mike waits patiently for his turn to speak. Skip ahead: 00:00 Mike and Ami’s Origin Story | 6:55 Worst Summer Ever | 10:15 Content Creation Then vs. Now | 19:20 Hard Work Will Kill You | 33:25 Jonathan Haidt vs. Gary V | 41:44 Ami asks Mike about His Shit

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Skip ahead: 00:00 Mike and Ami’s Origin Story | 6:55 Worst Summer Ever | 10:15 Content Creation Then vs. Now | 19:20 Hard Work Will Kill You | 33:25 Jonathan Haidt vs. Gary V | 41:44 Ami asks Mike about his Shit

Mike confronts Ami about interrupting. What Ami does next will not surprise anybody. Skip ahead:

00:00 An Uncomfortable Conversation | 9:00 Mike’s Life | 20:30 What Is Substack Anyway? | 28:45 Clips vs. Whole Eps | 40:48 The Case for Quibi

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We talk about what we might have done differently after college if we had known what we know now about creative careers.  

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00:00 Is it easy to be an I-Banker | 10:00 Regrets | 15:00 Mike’s Interview for the Onion in 2009 20:00 Mentors | 26:11 Tim Ferris | 33:43 Ami’s Regrets | 40:39 When did Ami turn a corner?  

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Mike and Ami recap an extraordinary weekend at #VeeCon. Skip Ahead:

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Our first guest EVER talks to Mike and Ami about how his success in building businesses applies to their creative careers. We couldn't be happier about how this turned out and are incredibly excited to share this with you. Please let us know what you think! As always, find us on...

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We get into creative careers, how much money content creators make, and Ami gets deep about his kids. Skip ahead:

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All the hot topics two weeks after they break!!! Mike and Ami give a nice recap of their Passovers and then get pretty heated about Elon's purchase of Twitter. Skip Ahead:

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This one was recorded before Passover, so don't mind the Passover Preview. In this very special episode, Mike and Ami try listening to each other for the first time to disastrous results. As always, find us on...

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Ami talks about the flow-state he achieved after a marathon of comedy performances. Mike explains why Seth Rogan ruined a perfectly fine movie, and things get esoteric when we get into post-pandemic PTSD. As always, find us on...   

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Thanks for your patience folks! Here's our VERY belated take on Chris Rock's verbal assault of Will Smith at the Oscars, and we break down how Ami's first official standup set went last week when he opened for Elon Gold. As always, find us on...

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Mike recounts his time in the NICU, and Ami shares what it's like to have a psychotic break. Light stuff, folks. As always, find us on...

Ladies and gentleman, Ami Kozak.

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We get deep into what's currently challenging us in our creative careers, and look to the Netflix documentary Jeen-Yuhs, and YouTube standup Andrew Schultz, for the inspiration we need. Timestamps coming soon! 

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Mike and Ami try to talk about the war the only way they can. Mike gets into his own experience in Ukraine and some uncomfortable feelings of antisemitism he's dealt with. Ami talks about Trump. Timestamps coming soon! As always, find us on... 

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We give politics and Joe Rogan a rest for a week and get back to discussing strategies for staying creative. Ami recounts meeting Bruno Mars in 2010 and Mike talks about his new newsletter project. As always, find us on...

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00:00 Rogan's N-Word Drama. Ugh.  37:42 Portnoy vs. Meidas Touch was LAME  45:41 How Rogan SHOULD discuss Racism  49:41 Has Saagar Enjeti Gone NUTS?  54:02 Jordan Peterson ROASTS Trudea  56:40 Two Ways to Do Comedy

In our first latenight recording sesh, Mike and Ami go deep and long on the Rogan/Spotify "misinformation" controversy (recorded previous to the n-word controversy), Whoopi's chilling non-apology and what it means for two Jews, and finally Ami gets real serious about how Jordan Peterson touched him in Miami.  

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Mike and Ami perform an elegant dance of conversation, weaving together a profound discussion on happiness, Pete Homes' vulnerability, and the exploitation of former WeWork employees to create content. Psyche! Ami does Dave Portnoy impressions. Enjoy! As always, find us on...

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Please do not share. Mike goes right up to the edge of acceptable public discourse on this one when he debates Ami on the merits of communism. Then, they top it off with a light conspiracy theory of why Rogan went on of Tim Dillon and explain how bad their podcast addiction has gotten. As always, find us on...  

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Ami and Mike get into all kinds of unpopular opinions this week. If you don't like the political stuff, skip to the end of this one. They begin with breaking down the series of doctors that Rogan has recently hosted on his podcast, and end with Ami's most controversial impression yet.

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00:00 Elmo and Michael Jackson Have A LOT in common 

09:43 Conspiracy Goes Mainstream 

10:50 Bret Weinstein and Misinformation 

27:43 Dr. Robert Malone on Joe Rogan 

45:06 Candace Owens Is Full of Sh*t 

49:55 Ami Does Steve Harvey   

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Ami breaks down EXACTLY how he keeps accomplishing his goals, with a method developed by Scott Adams called "systems not goals." Mike goes off on his disdain for Seinfeld's self-satisfaction, then tries to explain how Don't Look Up is a microcosm for Hollywood's inability to tell an effective story.  As always, find full eps, clips, and highlights on... 

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Mike and Ami discuss how graduating into a recession taught them how to hustle, and break down Tim Dillon's beef with Gary Vaynerchuk. Somewhere along the way, Mike explains what "marketing" means, and Ami does a killer Simon Sinek.

00:00 Life After Graduation 

12:00 Defining "Marketing" 

19:55 Is Simon Sinek For Real? 

23:26 Hustle: Tim Dillon Vs. Gary V 

27:00 Graduating Into a Recession 

43:30 Gary V Boiled Down 

48:16 Vine Stars Revenge 

46:00 Who are Jake and Logan Paul!?! 

58:12 Louie CK's New Special Is.... 

01:08:34 NFT's Part-1,000

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Mike & Ami do their very first Zoompisode to celebrate getting to #10. They dive into what's been working and what hasn't, Ami's pre-show routine when he plays with his band, and Mike clarifies some stuff he got wrong about crypto, mainly how wallets work. Finally, the boys look ahead at what they want to see more, and less, of on Buckle Up going forward.  

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Mike and Ami decompress after a week off. Ami starts by opening up about what's stressing him out, which leads into a conversation about whether or not social media companies give creators enough in return for their contributions. That starts off a discussion about what Web 3.0 is, and how it's different than what we've seen before. Also, Mike thinks Jordan Peterson is a scumbag and Ami thinks he's a prophet.

00:00 Intro

03:15 Is Jordan Peterson a scumbag?

13:35 How to ACTUALLY help somebody

16:30 Stress of being a Content Creator

18:20 Instagram Likes are Bulls**t

30:30 Web 2.0 Scam Artists

33:30 Web 3.0 Defined

44:20 COVID Attitudes Are Changing

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On this very special Thanksgiving episode, Mike & Ami discuss the ungodly amount of work it takes to be a successful content creator, why we're grateful for our parents getting old, how Clubhouse blew it, and Mike recounts the Bob Dylan concert her went to.  

00:00 The Work it Takes to Be a Content Creator 

6:20 Why Clubhouse Sucked 

13:00 Calling Yourself an Artist 

19:51 The Beauty of TikTok 

21:56 Shark Tank Impressions! 

26:20 Parents Getting Older 

33:49 Dude. We're Old.  

38:18 Bob Dylan is a Boomer 

44:08 New Fake Sponsor!

Mike and Ami get into how difficult it is to shop for aging men who are getting fat and how to know if you're getting scammed by an Instagram. They then get into Gilbert Gottfried and Ben Shapiro's appearances on #Rogan, and talk about a dark theory for how to solve the Israel/Palestine conflict. Finally, Mike explains what a DAO is and how a group is planning to buy the U.S. Constitution.  

00:00 Intro 31:14 Israel/Palestine  17:49 Instagram Ads for Fake Sh*t 42:47 Why Ben Shapiro Drives Us Crazy 01:12:07 DAO's

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Live from our new and expensive studio! Ami returns from his shows in LA with a detailed report on its pre-apocalyptic condition. Next, we get into a discussion about whether Andrew Yang is a victim of prejudice, and Mike recounts a story from a recent jaunt to Vegas. Finally, Ami opens up about how he knew he needed help with depression as a teenager.

Quick note: The audio drops out at a few points, but hang in there. It doesn't last long. As always, find us on...

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00:00 New Studio!

01:38 COVID Has Beaten L.A. 

15:04 Trump's New  Social Network

16:42 The Metaverse is a Natural Evolution

33:40 Is Andrew Yang Sexy?

39:58 Vegas Is a Cafeteria

45:25 Mike's Vegas Story

01:03:39 Ami's Depression Story

Mike & Ami do a quickie before Ami heads to LA for a few performances. They break down Michael's haircut story and get curious about what Anderson Cooper is like at home.  We'll be back next week with a regular-sized episode... unless this blows up and we'll never do more than 20-minutes again. 

We saved the serious stuff for the end. This week's episode dives deep into movies that don't suck, then debates the merits of Nicholas Cage's oeuvre, and ends with Ami's theory on how the economics of living the private-school life makes it impossible to get creative. Finally, how do you know if you're being process-oriented, or if you're being delusional? 

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Starting to hit our stride, eh? Ep. 3 starts with an introspective look into what the f&%k qualifies us to open our mouths, then evolves into a serious discussion about institutional media figures versus the renegades as we discuss Dr. Sanjay Gupta's appearance on Joe Rogan (14:57). But first, an ER doctor responds to Mike's claim that he'd hesitate to vaccinate a child (7:40). 

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Dr. Gupta on Rogan -- https://open.spotify.com/episode/6rAgS1KiUvLRNP4HfUePpA?si=IrBr5f3FSuWQJz9K4OpXKg&dl_branch=1&nd=1

00:00 Intro

02:44 What qualifies us to be podcasters?? 

07:40 ER doc responds to Mike

14:57 Dr. Sanjay Gupta v. Joe Rogan

32:15 The Cult of Content

43:05 Is Cancel culture real? 

51:13 Right wing incels

57:36 What's coming up for Buckle Up